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Deja vs Emmalee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deja

Girl #2,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sense of familiarity"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,861
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Emmalee

Girl #2,777 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal (Emma) + meadow (Lee)"

Origin: Germanic + Old English

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,777
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Deja Rank #2,861
Emmalee Rank #2,777

Emmalee is more popular, ranked #2777 vs #2861 for Deja.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deja or Emmalee more popular?

Emmalee is more popular, ranked #2777 compared to Deja at #2861 in the United States.

What do Deja and Emmalee mean?

Deja means "sense of familiarity" (French origin). Emmalee means "whole, universal (Emma) + meadow (Lee)" (Germanic + Old English origin).

Are Deja and Emmalee boy or girl names?

Deja is primarily a girl name. Emmalee is primarily a girl name.

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